Question
In which of the following energy levels would an electron have a higher energy level?
3rd energy level
1st energy level
2nd energy level
3rd energy level
1st energy level
2nd energy level
Answers
GPT-5 mini
3rd energy level.
Explanation: energy increases with principal quantum number n. For hydrogen, E_n = −13.6 eV / n^2, so E1 = −13.6 eV, E2 = −3.4 eV, E3 = −1.51 eV — the 3rd level is highest (least negative, least tightly bound).
Explanation: energy increases with principal quantum number n. For hydrogen, E_n = −13.6 eV / n^2, so E1 = −13.6 eV, E2 = −3.4 eV, E3 = −1.51 eV — the 3rd level is highest (least negative, least tightly bound).